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This glossary was greatly expanded and improved by Jennifer, who deserves much of the credit for its current completeness. Please Email BitterGrey
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As the meaning or connotation of words might differ from ABDL to ABDL, it is sometimes helpful to ask a clarifying question, such as "what does that mean to you?"

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24/7: a continuous experience such as wearing (and often using) diapers all the time, except for changes, bathing, etc. See How to do ... what ABDLs do for more details.

autonepiophilia: For sources between 1984 and 1986, see autonepiophilia(1984) in "Paraphilic Infantilism, a History of the Term". For sources between 1986 and 1987, see autonepiophilia(1986) on the same page. Both moneyismsDEF became obsolete in 1987 with the publication of DSM IIIR, which included a formal definition of paraphilic infantilism.

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babby: (ABDL slang), an Internet meme used by ABDLs to refer to an ABDL, sometimes specifically one who lacks maturity (in contrast to most adult babies who are mature but choose to act immature at times).

bABy: AB, Adult Baby.

baby buggy: (US), a baby carriage.

babydoll dress: a very short infantDEF or toddlerDEF dress with little to no waist, usually made with puffed sleeves.

babyfur: 1. a furry character that is an anthropomorphized puppy, kitten, etc., usually in diapers. 1a. a broader category of characters also including diaperfursDEF and littlefursDEF. 2. noun, a person who identifies as or enjoys roleplaying as such. For more detail, see babyfur at Wikifur.

big: a person in the older role of an ageplay or ABDL relationship. Contrasts with littleDEF and middleDEF.

binge and purge cycle: a negative and immoderate cycle of binges (excessively wearing diapers, acting like a baby, etc.) followed by purges (reactively trying to quit, especially with the disposal of all paraphernalia).

binkie: (US, infantile), a pacifierDEF, named after company that made a popular brand of pacifiers.

birdseye: a type of fabric used in infant wear with a weave characterized by repeated, small diamonds with small depressions in the center, the appearance of this pattern is that of a stylized bird's eye.

black hole effect: the tendency of some ABDLs to move towards more involved levels of practice. Coined by Tommy of DPFDEF. Habituation..

blanket sleeper: a sleeperDEF made with a soft, heavy velour material.

blankie: (US, infantile), a blanket, usually refers to a particular blanket favored by a toddler.

breast-feed: to feed, as a baby, mother's milk from the breast; suckle.

breeching: (archaic) transitioning a boy from infantile gowns and dresses to shorts or pants.

bubble suit: a billowing, legless, one-piece garment with short or no sleeves, usually with elastic around the legs and a snap crotch similar to a onesie™DEF

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bunting bag: an insulated, one-piece garment that encloses the legs together, with sleeves and hood. Usually zippered down the center of the front.

burp: to cause a baby to belch, esp. after feeding.

butterfly diaper: a cloth diaper with triangular front and back sections; not rectangular, but less curved than a typical contour diaperDEF.

bye-bye: (US, infantile), To say (or wave) goodbye.

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carriage (baby): a four wheeled conveyance with bedding that allows an infant to be transported laying down.

catheter: a rubber tube used for drainage of bodily fluids, either by insertion or external attachment of some means. Urinary catheters include condom cathetersDEF (which secure to the penis externally), as well as intermittent catheters and Foley cathetersDEF (which are inserted into the bladder).

cereal feeder: a baby bottle fitted with a nipple with an oversized hole or X-cut nipple to allow pasty foods such as puréed cereal to be sucked through the nipple. Made with a sliding bottom fitting that allows the caregiver to apply pressure at the bottom to assist the baby's feeding.

changing pad: a waterproof pad used under an infant while changing a baby's diaper

changing table: a table or platform for changing a baby's diaper.

chlorophyll: a herbal supplement that reduces the odor of feces when taken orally. It will result in greenish feces and may act as a laxative.

chronological age: the physical age of an individual, as opposed to the age of the role idealized in fantasy (the fantasy ageDEF) or the age of the role emulated during ageplay (the play ageDEF).

chuck: an absorbent sheet with a waterproof backing, used as a bedpad or underpad.

coming out: The act of telling others a deep secret, such as being an ABDL.

condom catheter: a catheterDEF secured by a rubber sheath, into which the penis is inserted.

conditional incontinence: a state where an ABDL has less control (usually urinary) when wearing diapers, but control when not wearing diapers. For more detail, see Uncontrolled Wetting in Diapers Only.

contour diaper: a diaper cut in an "hourglass" shape, with less material between the legs. Contrast with rectangular diapers using the wingfoldDEF, Hrubecky foldDEF, etc.

cot: (Brit.), a crib

cradle: 1. a small, low bed for an infant, often furnished with rockers, verb,-dled., -dling., -dles. transitive verb, 2. To place or hold in or as if in a cradle. 3. To care for or nurture in infancy.

crawler: a long-sleeved, one-piece garment, usually front-opening, with elastic cuffs at wrists and ankles.

crèche : (Brit.), A foundling hospital, a day nursery, a daycare centerDEF.

crinoline: a stiff fabric used to make skirts in infants and toddler dresses.

*** The term Bardex Enema is used as a term for an anal retention catheter. This has nothing to do with the current products from CR Bard Inc. marketed under the brand name BARDEX. The use of the term on this web page is in no way connected to C.R. Bard. BARDEX is a registered trademark of CR Bard Inc.